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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Samsung WB250F front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung WB250F and Sony A6400, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the WB250F (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the WB250F (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The WB250F was brought out 7 years earlier than the A6400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung WB250F being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the WB250F scores against the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Sony A6400

 WB250F A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Samsung WB250F

 A6400 WB250F 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 73 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Samsung WB250F and Sony A6400

 WB250F A6400 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung WB250F has outside measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the WB250F versus the A6400.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the WB250F and A6400 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the WB250F and A6400.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WB250F featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A6400 will offer greater detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged WB250F is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB250F Portrait photography info
Sony A6400 Portrait photography info
35
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB250F Street photography info
Sony A6400 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (226g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung WB250F
Sports photography with Sony A6400
51
amazing zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
75
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung WB250F
Travel photography with Sony A6400
69
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (432mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
86
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung WB250F
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung WB250F
Vlogging with Sony A6400
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Samsung WB250F vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB250F and Sony A6400
 Samsung WB250FSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung WB250F Sony Alpha a6400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-01-07 2019-01-15
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-432mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 403 grams (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life - 410 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $898